Controversial UP Nazul Property Bill Faces Opposition from BJP MLAs, Sent to Select Committee

02 Aug 2024

On Wednesday, the Uttar Pradesh state assembly passed the Uttar Pradesh Nazul Properties (Management and Utilization for Public Purposes) Bill, 2024, amid strong objections from both opposition groups and members of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The bill was quickly referred to a select committee following its passage. What...

UP Assembly: Winter session to begin on November 28

11 Nov 2023

The winter session of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly will commence on November 28, according to an order from the Legislative Assembly Secretariat. "Rajyapal (Governor), Uttar Pradesh has called Uttar Pradesh Eighteenth Vidhan Sabha to meet at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, the 28th November 2023 in the Vidhan Sabha Mandap, Vidhan...

Lucknow: Akhilesh Yadav starts dharna after police stop MLAs’ massive march

19 Sep 2022

Akhilesh Yadav led a legislators' agitation to the Uttar Pradesh legislature on Monday against the Yogi Adityanath administration, reportedly his first such foot march. The large march, which took place before the assembly's monsoon session began, was held amidst a strong security presence. "I think it's not legitimate to expect...

Akhilesh Yadav leads ‘padyatra’ to UP assembly against Yogi

19 Sep 2022

Akhilesh Yadav led a legislators' agitation to the Uttar Pradesh legislature on Monday against the Yogi Adityanath administration, reportedly his first such foot march. The large march, which took place before the assembly's monsoon session began, was held amidst a strong security presence. An alternative route was opened while the...